Ağa Mikayil Hamamı

Located in the Old City and built by Agha Mikayil, a merchant from Shamakhi in the 18th century, the Agha Mikayil Hammam is Baku’s oldest functioning hammam which continues to conjure an authentic Eastern experience. It was built on the southwest side of the Icherisheher, one of the main streets, Kichik Gala Street. The area where the hammam is located is still popularly called the Hamamchilar neighbourhood among the locals. Most interestingly, this hammam appeared in some scenes of the 1956 film of the same name, based on the operetta written by prominent Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, “O olmasin, bu olsun” (If not this one, then that one). Due to this, the hammam is also commonly known as “Mashadi Ibad Hammam” after its main character. The hammam is open for women on the first and fifth days of the week, and for men on other days. For detailed information about Agha Mikayil Hammam: Address: Baku, Icherisheher, Kichik Gala str., 16 Tel: +99412 492 74 21